Co-op Funeralcare
Co-op Funeralcare is one of the UK’s largest funeral providers, operating a nationwide network of funeral homes, crematoria, and memorial services. As part of the Co-operative Group, it plays a significant role in shaping national conversations around funeral affordability, accessibility, and ethical service delivery. Funeral Service Times covers Co-op Funeralcare’s strategic initiatives, operational changes, leadership movements, community engagement, and innovations in service and technology. Coverage supports funeral professionals in understanding the organisation’s impact on the wider sector and its evolving approach to meeting client needs across the UK.
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May- 2018 -3 MayBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare to offer new direct cremation service
Co-op Funeralcare has announced it is to offer a new direct cremation service aimed at those looking for a “no…
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3 MayPeople
Co-op launches nation’s biggest ever survey into views on death
Co-op has launched a survey into death, dying and bereavement as it seeks to lead the way in tackling the…
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Apr- 2018 -4 AprilCurrent Affairs
Co-op’s youngest funeral director motivated to help families
One of Central England Co-op’s youngest funeral directors has revealed how the pursuit of a meaningful career saw him choose…
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3 AprilCurrent Affairs
Government scraps burial fees for children’s funerals
The prime minister has announced the establishment of the Children’s Funeral Fund, scrapping the costs of child burials and cremations…
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Mar- 2018 -29 MarchPeople
Co-op’s embalming expert appointed North West Chairperson of The British Institute of Embalmers
Rochdale and Bury based Co-op Funeralcare Embalmer, Rachel Carline, has been appointed as the chairperson for the North West division…
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1 MarchCurrent Affairs
New Burton funeral home opens its doors
Co-op Funeralcare bosses have officially cut the ribbon on the funeral home, which is based in The Precinct, Main Street,…
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Feb- 2018 -22 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Co-op Funeralcare awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2018
Co-op Funeralcare has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional…
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19 FebruaryPeople
New funeral plan commitment aims to help thousands more rest in peace
Co-op Funeralcare is introducing a new additional commitment for clients choosing to pay monthly for their funeral plan. Customers taking…
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5 FebruaryPeople
Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans
Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…
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Jan- 2018 -23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Government makes new changes to funeral payments
The government has introduced a new scheme to make it easier and cheaper to help those on a low income…
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